Isolation nurses creating infection control awareness and adherence among visitors in Isolation Ward
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2020
Increase visitor adherence to infection control measures from 18.5% to 70%. Educational resources and structured workflows successfully improved visitor infection control compliance.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Operational Management, Resource Allocation, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Adherence Rate, Risk Management, Preventive Approach
About this Content
Aims
Increase visitor adherence to infection control measures from 18.5% to 70%.
Background
Visitors were unaware of infection control measures, and 77.3% of nurses found education challenging.
Methods
Implemented visitor orientation, printed visual reminders, and standardized educational resources.
Results
Adherence improved to 70%; nurses reporting challenges dropped from 77.3% to 22.4%.
Conclusion
Educational resources and structured workflows successfully improved visitor infection control compliance.
Lessons Learnt
Clear communication, visual reminders, and designated education roles are key to improving adherence.
Keywords
Infection Control, Visitor Education, Adherence Rate, Awareness, Standardization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Hema Malini |
Project Member(s) | Norazrina Baharudin |
Connect with this contributor!
Hema Malini - hema_malini@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_229_NTFGH_QM_2020_Isolation_Nurses_Creation_Infection_Control_Awareness.pdf